Technology and International Trade

Edited by Jan Fagerberg, Professor, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (TIK), University of Oslo, Norway, Pär Hansson, Örebro University, Sweden, Lars Lundberg, formerly Research Fellow at the Trade Union Institute for Economic Research (FIEF) and formerly Professor of Economics, University of Umeå, Sweden and Arne Melchior, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Oslo, Norway

Technology plays an increasing role in competitiveness in the global market. This authoritative new book consists of essays – theoretical as well as empirical – studying the relationships between technology, growth, international competitiveness and employment.

‘Technology and International Trade will be of interest to academics, particularly those in the fields of international trade, economic growth, industrial organization and technology.’
– Michael Brüntrup, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture

‘The book is well produced and indexed, and offers a nice balance of reportage, theory and empiricism: it is a welcome addition to the literature of this important area.’
– Peter Stubbs, The Manchester School

‘Chapters presented in the book are well-written and nicely presented. The book is of definite interest to academics and policymakers, particularly those in the field of international trade, economic growth, industrial organizations, and technology management.’
– V.P. Kharbanda, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research